Horticulture Centre of the Pacific
Jan. 14, 2017
This past week I have been trying to get back to painting small sketches. I would call it daily painting but usually I do paint daily, if only for a small amount of time. This is different in that I am trying to complete one painting a day in an hour or less.
I do find that slogging through a large painting takes a different type of focus and can sometimes feel overwhelming. The sense of completion that comes when I do small, quick paintings or sketches can feel so satisfying. Plus it loosens me up for the big stuff.
I am also travelling more and I need a more portable studio while on the go.
I found this lovely watercolor sketchbook that is 12×12″ and absolutely love the square format.
My hope is to continue with the daily sketches but might have to scale it back a bit at times while I get the big stuff done. However, I am one week in and so far, so good. Below are my images from this first week of these little paintings. Hope you enjoy! I know I did.
Heyburn, Idaho
Jan. 10, 2017
Jan. 10, 2017
Botanical Beach, BC
Jan. 11, 2017
Idaho Park Bench
Jan. 12, 2017
Snake River
Jan. 13, 2017
Andalucia, Spain
Jan. 15, 2017
Pacific Spirit Park
Jan 16, 2017
great variety of textures and gorgeous colours
Botanical Beach, BC looks great, very Canadian :)
Thanks Jennifer. I'm so glad you told me which one you like. I'm always curious to know what others are drawn to.